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C278 LOJ

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,249 mi
Last recorded126,249 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC278 LOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 126,249 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 126,125 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 125,640 miles

Offside Rear fog light slightly dim

hazard warning switch may be becoming faulty

Pass 23 Sep 2006 119,603 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 119,558 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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C278 LOJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C278 LOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of C278 LOJ?

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What year was C278 LOJ registered?

C278 LOJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C278 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C278 LOJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C278 LOJ have outstanding finance?

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